R09.82 – Postnasal drip

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R09.82

Code: R09.82 (claims format: R0982)
Description: Postnasal drip
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R00-R09 Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Parent codes: R09 › R09.8

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R09 – Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0)
respiratory failure (J96.-)
respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Index terms for R09.82

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R09.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R09.82?

R09.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for postnasal drip, in the block R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).

Is R09.82 a billable code?

Yes. R09.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R09.82 belong to?

It belongs to category R09 – Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.